All Jyotirlingas are self-born (Svayambhu) and are regarded as most sacred. By taking a Darshan of these Jyotirlingas, the auspicious air surrounding them and the holy pilgrimage, will bring happiness, peace and satisfaction to all. We ensure that all the pilgrimage tour is of our customers have a hassle free. The five Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra are Aundha Nagnath, Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar, Parli Vaijnath and Trimbakeshwar. Surrounded by thick dense forest, Bhimashankar is a major pilgrim place. About 25,000 pilgrims visit here to take part in the annual Maha Shivratri fair. Bhimashankar got its name due to the origin of River Bhima here. Trimbakeshwar is a very holy place of Maharashtra . It is situated near Nasik .It is believed that Aundha Nagnath is constructed by the eldest Pandav while they were in exile for 14 years. The Aundha Nagnath has great significance as it is considered to be the 8th of the 12Jyotirlingas.Grishneshwar temple is located at a distance of 11 Km from Daulatabad near Aurangabad.

After an early breakfast leave for Shani Singhnapur then quickly proceed to Grineshwar Temple later and Kailash Temple of Ellora & Ellora Caves (TUESDAY CLOSED). Transfer to the hotel in Aurangabad. Upon arrivalhotelcheck-in. Overnight at Hotel.

Rates are subject to change without prior notice. In case of non-availability of rooms in the above-mentioned hotels, we would accommodate in the similar hotels.

IMPORTANT TRIP ADVISORY:

CUSTOMS TO KEEP IN MIND

· You have to remove your shoes before entering a shrine.

· Drinking alcoholic beverages on the premises or speaking in a raised voice is prohibited.

· Women should always be properly dressed and should cover their head before entering a Sikh gurudwara or a mosque.

· When you enter a mosque, you are supposed to step right foot first into the courtyard.

· In some Hindu and Jain temples all leather products like shoes, belts, handbags, camera cases etc. are prohibited.

· Many temples also expect visitors to purify themselves by washing their hands and feet under a tap or tank available there before entering.

· No visitor in a gurudwara should keep his feet pointing towards the Holy Book or step over any one sitting in prayer or meditation.

· In a Buddhist monastery always remember to follow a clockwise direction while spinning a prayer wheel, going around the interiors and exteriors of the monastery itself, stupa or Mani wall.

LEAVING INDIA

All animal products, souvenirs, and trophies are subject to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The export of skins made from protected wildlife species (except crocodile-leather goods) is not allowed. Such items cannot be imported into many countries, including the United States. Items more than 100 years old cannot be exported without a permit from the Archaeological Survey, which has an office in Delhi.

Reputable shops will provide you with the required permit or help you procure it. Indian Customs will detain items without permits if they are believed to be over 100 years old.

CURRENCY

The units of Indian currency are the rupee and the paisa (100 paise is equal to one rupee). Paper money comes in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 rupees. Coins are in denominations of 50 paise, one rupee, two rupees, five rupees and ten rupees. Importing and exporting the currency is strictly against the rules. International airports have currency-exchange booths that are always open for arriving or departing overseas flights. A good idea would be to change certain amount of money in small denominations.

The tourists are required to make a declaration in the Currency Declaration Form given to him on arrival about the amount of money (currency or travelers' cheques). There are no restrictions on the amount a tourist may bring into India. Cash, bank notes and travelers' cheques up to US $ 1,000 or equivalent, need not be declared at the time of entry.

Any money in convertible currencies should be exchanged only through authorised moneychangers and banks that will issue an encashment certificate that is required at the time of reconversion of any unspent money. The encashment slip is also required when paying hotel bills or travel expenses in rupees. Exchanging of foreign currency other than banks or authorised moneychangers is an offense under Foreign Exchange Regulations Act 1973.

LANGUAGE

In Maharashtra, the official and most common language is Marathi. However, both Hindi and English are widely spoken... Learn Marathi in 10 minutes

PHOTOGRAPHY

It is probably better to ask before taking pictures of people -- while some may be thrilled, others may find it offensive. Some tourist spots such as religious shrines and restricted areas may prohibit photography.